2018 Vegas Events - 4th Quarter (Oct-Dec)

[+ not2rowdy]

Las Vegas Conferences & Events with expected attendance >10,000.

 

Temperatures will quickly moderate as the city enters the fall season. This is a good time, climate wise, to visit. By mid-October a light jacket for evening adventures may be needed. The nearby ski area on Mount Charleston (about 45min drive) may have snow by early December.

 

Expect increased hotel rates on holiday weekends. Especially Veteran’s day, Thanksgiving and the weekend leading into New Year’s Eve. See my link to the New Year’s Eve here:

 

https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/las-vegas-new-years-eve.141271/

 

There are some very large conventions during this period.

 

Oct 05-08: Columbus Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Oct 08-10: Nat’l Assn of Convenience Stores / LV Convention Ctr (LVCC) / 30K

Oct 09-11: Global Gaming Expo / Sands Expo / 26K

Oct 11-14: American Int’l Motorcycle Expo / Mandalay Bay / 25K

Oct 16-18: IMEX America / Sands Expo / 12K

Oct 18-20: Speciality Graphic Imaging Ass’n / LVCC / 23K

Oct 19-21: Live Design Int’l / LV Convention Ctr / 14K

Oct 30-Nov 02: Automotive Aftermarket Week / LVCC & Sands Expo / 160K

Oct 31-Nov 02: Int’l Pool Spa Expo / Mandalay Bay / 10K

Nov 06-11: SupplySide West Expo / Mandalay Bay / 14K

Nov 07-12: Professional Bull Riders World Finals / T-Mobile Arena / 20K

Nov 09-10: VAPExpo / LVCC / 10K

Nov 09-12: Veteran’s Day Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Nov 14-17: Diving Equipment Ass’n / LVCC / 10K

Nov 14-16: Nat’l Marijuana Business Conf / LVCC / 10K

Nov 15-17: Mecum Collector Car Auction / LVCC / 15K

Nov 21-25: Thanksgiving Day Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Nov 23-25: Motor Trend Int’l Auto Show / LVCC / 17K

Dec 06-15: National Finals Rodeo / Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV / 175K

Dec 21-25: Christmas Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Dec 28-Jan02: New Year’s Holiday Weekend / The Strip / Massive crowds / Very High Hotel Rates

Jan 08-11: Consumer Electronics Show / LVCC & Sands Expo / 175K / Very High Hotel Rates

 

Primary sources include:

http://www.lasvegastourism.com/conventions_oct.htm

http://www.vegasmeansbusiness.com

 

Things to do:

http://www.lasvegas-entertainment-guide.com/shows-in-las-vegas.html

https://www.timeout.com/las-vegas/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-las-vegas

 

Make sure you’re comparing apples to apples when estimating hotel costs. Beware the hidden (but mandatory) “resort fees” added to your hotel bill.

 

http://www.lasvegasdirect.com/las-vegas-hotel-resort-fees.html

https://www.lasvegasjaunt.com/las-vegas-resort-fees-2018-guide/

 

Parking fees are now being charged at most Strip hotels. You probably don’t need a car if you stay on the Strip. Just walk. Use the monorail, RTC buses and the free trams that operate between some casinos. Uber, Lyft and taxis are available. The below link goes to the garages - but click the links on the left for info IRT other transportation info.

 

https://www.vegas.com/transportation/parking-garages/

 

Disclaimer: There is no guarantee this info is, or will remain, accurate. Exercise due diligence prior to making any time or financial commitments.

 

Remember - Gambling odds always, always, always favor the house!

 

I’ve been doing this for about 3 years now. This is is likely my last. I'm getting older and it's time for new blood and perspective to take this project over. No, I'm not dying - although no one is guaranteed their next heart beat.

[+ azdr0710]

@not2rowdy thank you, as always, for doing this.....it's very helpful to LV visitors here on the forum.....I hope you can find a way to continue making these posts, though I know it's a big chore and you're getting tired of it......

[LaffingBear]

Just for perspective... locals were telling me that, due to backlash, parking fees are starting to disappear.

 

In May, I received an offer for free nights at Wynn. While booking, they told me that, starting in July, parking would once again be complimentary....for hotel guests. My LV family tell me other hotels scaling back paid parking policies too.

 

I just returned from three nights at Wynn. Valet parking was free. Resort fees were waived. Waived, not comp'd. No resort fee, you pay to connect to wifi in your room. $20 per day, per device. You pay to use the fitness center. I chose to pay the resort fee.. it was cheaper in the long run. But someone who needs no wifi and wont use the fitness center could save money if the offer includes waived resort fees. They get you one way or another... but at least there's an option to avoid paying for unused amenities.

 

For perspective, I am not much of a player. I earned less than $15 in free play over 3 days at Wynn - that should provide some perspective on my level of play for those who understand the players' clubs. Yet I arrived home to find two different mailers for free suites at Venetian (I'd only walked through there once when they mailed them,) and emails from MGM about free nights at any property ... select dates through the end of the year. I don't share this to boast, but as info.... they must really be hurting to send all of these offers to an inconsequential player like me. I understand they're giving away unsold room inventory... I guess they've calculated that the chance for any incremental revenue .... shows, meals, etc... is worth it.

 

I know that some of my offers originated by Vegas properties buying lists from CA casinos. They manage some tribal properties. I wonder if they target California due to abundance of local casinos, and the understanding its inexpensive and easy for us to drive/fly to LV.

 

The point... look around. There are deals to be had.